Utrecht
Why go?
Things to do
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AttractionsThe Oude Hortus
Add to itineraryHidden in the centre of Utrecht is the Oude Hortus, the former botanical garden of Utrecht University.
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Dutch TraditionsBoat excursions in Utrecht
Add to itineraryJump on board for a boat excursion and take in Utrecht from the water.
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ArchitectureRietveld Schröder House
Add to itineraryAn architectonic highlight by Gerrit Rietveld.
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Sights to seeDom Tower
Add to itineraryThe church tower that watches over Utrecht.
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MuseumsBetje Boerhave Museum
Add to itineraryExplore Betje Boerhave’s grocery store.
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AttractionsTrajectum Lumen
Add to itineraryThe light art route that illuminates Utrecht.
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MuseumsSonnenborgh Museum & Observatory
Add to itineraryCount the stars in Utrecht—literally. At Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory, you can learn all about astronomy and view the heavens through five telescopes.
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Eating & drinking
In the bustling inner city of Utrecht, there are countless shops, cafés and restaurants jostling for space. Perfect if you want to go for dinner and drinks after a shopping spree. Many restaurants and terraces overlook the canals. The canals in Utrecht with their old wharf cellars are a real attraction.
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Where to stay
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Hotels in Utrecht
Add to itineraryWith so many wonderful hotels in Utrecht, it’s difficult to choose!
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Mother Goose Hotel
Add to itineraryLocated in Utrecht, Mother Goose Hotel is situated 90 m from the Vecht canal and 300 m from the Dom tower.
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Grand Hotel Karel V
Add to itineraryGrand hotel Karel V is a unique 5-star hotel in the heart of Utrecht. You can walk to central station in less than 10 minutes. There is a garden where guests can take a walk.
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Malie Hotel Utrecht
Add to itineraryThe Malie Hotel Utrecht - Hampshire Hotels is located at the edge of the city centre. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away. At a 5 minute walk guests can find the lively Biltstraat.
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NH Centre Utrecht Hotel
Add to itineraryNH Centre Utrecht Hotel offers stylish accommodation in a unique 19th century building. Many of its guest rooms still have original stained glass windows.
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Follow in Rietveld’s footsteps in Utrecht
Discover unique UNESCO World Heritage sites and other De Stijl icons in Utrecht.
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Utrecht has some superb shopping to offer. A broad variety of shops and boutiques lines the canals and streets in the inner city. The city centre is small enough to explore on foot but big enough to entertain you for days with art and culture. The Rietveld Schröder Huis, Dick Bruna Huis, Catharijneconvent, Centraal Museum and Museum Speelklok are just a few of the many extraordinary places to visit. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, go for a walk in the Wilhelminapark, Lepelenburg park and botanical gardens. Or simply go for a stroll along the canals embracing the city centre.
Where is what?
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Transport in Utrecht
By public transport
Utrecht is a road and public transport junction. City buses and trams will take you anywhere you want to go. Or travel like a real Dutchie and rent an OV bicycle.
By car
There is an environmental zone in the city center. Park your car at a Park & Ride location on the edge of the city and continue your trip by public transport.
Transport in Holland
Distances within Holland are easily bridged. Any location you might want to visit can be reached within three hours. The train, bus and tram will taken you pretty much anywhere you want to go. You can also explore Holland by bicycle. With over 32,000 kilometers worth of bicycle paths, Holland is a real cycling country with many fantastic cycling routes.
